Scheduled Flights

Scheduled flights are commercial flights offered directly to the public by the airlines, and operate on a published schedule, with a 'fixed' departure time. As opposed to charter flights, scheduled flights are not seasonal and are offered throughout the year, usually on a daily basis. directline-flights has access to an enormous range of scheduled flights from a wide range of airlines, and can help find just the right flight for you.

 

The departure times run to a regimented timetable for scheduled flights, and feature a huge range of departure times and dates to suit all travellers. Scheduled flights are not discounted the way that charter flights are, which these mostly seasonal flights rented by holiday companies as part of a package deal to transport tourists to their destination, and tend to react heavily to supply and demand. The fares on scheduled fares tend to be more expensive than those on charter flights, do not fluctuate that much and take into consideration the fact that the plane may not fly to full capacity on some days, with the prices reflecting that. Scheduled flight passengers can take advantage of advanced purchase offers and restricted fares, however, and those booking early are generally guaranteed the best prices, as opposed to charter flights, where late-bookers can usually snag discounts. Passengers on scheduled flights can take advantage of more frequent departures, which feature free meals and drinks, and increased seat and leg room. 

 

For travellers heading off to diverse destinations all over the world, scheduled flights can offer huge flexibility and a wealth of arrival airports in Europe, North America, the Far East, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. From popular cities such as Paris, Barcelona, Rome, New York and Hong Kong, to more adventurous spots in more remote regions from Nairobi to Buenos Aires, there are scheduled flights departing the UK every day. Popular airlines offering scheduled flights include British Airways, which fly extensively all over the world, with companies such as Air France, Lufthansa, Virgin Airways, Emirates and Qantas specialising in destinations such as Europe, the USA, the Middle East and Australia. The majority of scheduled flights from the UK leaving from London depart from Heathrow, as Gatwick handles most of the charter flights, with other flights leaving from regional airports such as Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle.